Summary
A $95,000 consultant contract will produce a 12-month implementation plan for a new community center at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones site and a decision on rebuilding versus rehabilitating the Thornton Park ice arena, with more community engagement to come.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$95,000 contract; final plan due May 2027.
Residents who will use the future community center and ice arena, including seniors and youth.
Taxpayers might take a hit if the project runs over budget, and skaters could lose access during construction.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Parks & Recreation Committee - Nov 4, 2026
The survey results will help shape the city's long-term recreation strategy based on what residents say they want.
Parks & Recreation Committee - Oct 7, 2026
The committee was to review the Phase 2 survey for the Rec Strategic Plan, which will guide future parks and recreation programs and spending.
Parks & Recreation Committee - Sep 2, 2026
The city is working on a strategic plan for its recreation programs and facilities. An update was scheduled for this meeting, and the plan will shape what parks and rec offerings look like for residents in the years ahead.
Parks & Recreation Committee - Jul 1, 2026
The committee got an update on the kickoff of the Recreation Strategic Plan, which will shape how the city invests in parks and rec programs and facilities in the years ahead.
Parks & Recreation Committee - May 6, 2026
The city's Phase 2 recreation plan builds on Phase 1, which looked at future investments at key sites including the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building quadrant and Thornton Park. In April, the committee recommended moving forward with Williams Architects as consultant at a budget of $80,000.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 27, 2026
A $95,000 consultant contract will produce a 12-month implementation plan for a new community center at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones site and a decision on rebuilding versus rehabilitating the Thornton Park ice arena, with more community engagement to come.
Shaker Heights nears decision on future of Thornton Park ice rink
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